Legion of Brothers
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Legion of Brothers

A secret war never ends.

6.0 / 10 2017 1h 19mNR English
Documentary

Storyline

Afghanistan, immediately post-9/11: Small teams of Green Berets arrive on a series of secret missions to overthrow the Taliban. What happens next is equal parts war origin story and cautionary tale, illuminating the nature and impact of 15 years of constant combat, with unprecedented access to U.S. Special Forces.

Cast & Crew

JA

Jason Amerine

Self

Lead
George W. Bush

George W. Bush

Self (archive footage)

MN

Mark Nutsch

Self

CJ

Clifford J. Richardson

Self

What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Greg Barker's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Legion of Brothers is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker